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“Come into my parlour,“ said the Spider to the Fly. “Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy.“

spider invites a fly to his home with sweet promises of a warm and comfortable stay, but the fly soon realizes too late that the spider has darker intentions.

The tale is both a warning and a work of art, cleverly teaching readers about the dangers of manipulation and the importance of thinking critically.

And now dear little children, who may this story read,

To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed:

Unto an evil counsellor, close heart and ear and eye,

And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.

This poem can be used during Halloween time to fit the fall and scary theme! This book can also be used to teach the moral lesson of “stranger danger“.

The Spider and the Fly is a poem that was written by Mary Howitt in 1829. This classic poem is about a spider that manipulates a fly into its trap with twisted words. At the end of the poem, the spider heeds a warning to the children who are reading to not be tricked by the words of strangers.

This book was my favorite growing up. A little macabre, maybe. A cautionary tale, particularly for young women and girls.

And now dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed:
Unto an evil counsellor, close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.

This poem can be used during Halloween time to fit the fall and scary theme! This book can also be used to teach the moral lesson of “stranger danger“.

Poetry- The Spider and the Fly is a poem that was written by Mary Howitt in 1829. This classic poem is about a spider that manipulates a fly into its trap with twisted words. At the end of the poem, the spider heeds a warning to the children who are reading to not be tricked by the words of strangers.

“And now dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed:
Unto an evil counsellor, close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.“

This poem can be used during Halloween time to fit the fall and scary theme! This book can also be used to teach the moral lesson of “stranger danger“.

The Spider and the Fly is a poem that was written by Mary Howitt in 1829. This classic poem is about a spider that manipulates a fly into its trap with twisted words. At the end of the poem, the spider heeds a warning to the children who are reading to not be tricked by the words of strangers.

And now dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed:
Unto an evil counsellor, close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.

This poem can be used during Halloween time to fit the fall and scary theme! This book can also be used to teach the moral lesson of “stranger danger“.

The Spider and the Fly is a poem that was written by Mary Howitt in 1829. This classic poem is about a spider that manipulates a fly into its trap with twisted words. At the end of the poem, the spider heeds a warning to the children who are reading to not be tricked by the words of strangers.

“Will you walk into my parlor?” said the Spider to the Fly, “'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy”

I believe this book would be a fun addition to a seasonal unit or as a read aloud during fall. Students may also really enjoy flipping through pages on their own.

In the 2003 Caldecott award winning, “The Spider and the Fly” the artistry really shines through and sticks with a black and white theme throughout the book.There are enticing rhymes throughout also making it an engaging read.

“Will you walk into my parlor?“ said the Spider to the Fly.

I would use this book as a spooky (but still cute) addition to my classroom library during Halloween time.

The Spider and the Fly. Completely illustrated in black and white, it is clear why this book won the Caldecott award. The pictures are the perfect amount of spooky/cute for young children and would be awesome for any classroom during Halloween time.

In Mary Howitt's, 2003, Caldecott Medal winning book The Spider and the Fly, there is a beautiful sequence of black and while pictures that add to its overall artistry. This book had exciting rhymes and would work well in a fall/halloween unit.

“ 'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy. The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, And I have many pretty things to shew when you are there.“

I would use this book with any grade level during halloween season!

Caldecott, 2003. Beautiful sequences in the pictures. Pictures in black and white. Spooky vibe. Rhymes throughout the book.

The Spider and the Fly
“I have within my pantry, good store of all that's nice; I'm sure you're very welcome-will you please to take a slice?“

The Spider and the Fly (2003 Caldecott winner) can be connected to teaching by utilizing the art and connecting to how the students feel.

The Spider and the Fly is a 2003 Caldecott book winner. I think it was selected as a Caldecott winner because of the artistry in the book. It has beautiful sequences in the pictures and it stays with a common theme of black and white. it really gives the spooky vibe, which would make it a fun read during Halloween. In the writing of the text, it has exciting rhymes throughout the book, making it an exciting read!

“Will you walk into my parlor said the spider to the fly“

The theme of “The Spider and the Fly“ is the manipulation of the weak by the strong. The poem uses a situation from the non-human world in order to shed light on things in the human world. In the poem, a weak fly is manipulated by a strong spider.

This story is about a silly fly who gives in to her own vanity and loses her life to a cunning spider. The poem begins with the speaker describing the first efforts of a spider to lure a fly into his dark and evil home.

“Unto an evil counselor, close heart and ear and eye. And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.“

I would use this book with my elementary students to expose them to poetry in a more anticipatory and mysterious way. I think that students would be very involved in the story this book portrays, as they are curious if the fly will fall into the spider's trap. I could also use this book to teach my students about the importance of not falling into traps by strangers and protecting yourself from harm.

This book was based off of the original poem by Mary Howitt. It tells the story of a spider luring a fly into his web trap through his slow, creepy rhymes. This book is most effectively read in a slower manner to match the rhythm. It uses multiple rhymes on each page of the book to tell the story in a mysterious and anticipatory way, keeping the audience hooked on what will happen next.

“Will you walk into my parlor said the spider to the fly“

The theme of “The Spider and the Fly“ is the manipulation of the weak by the strong. The poem uses a situation from the non-human world in order to shed light on things in the human world. In the poem, a weak fly is manipulated by a strong spider.

This story is about a silly fly who gives in to her own vanity and loses her life to a cunning spider. The poem begins with the speaker describing the first efforts of a spider to lure a fly into his dark and evil home.

“Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing,
'Come hither,hither, pretty fly, with the pearly and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple-there's a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!“

“Will you walk into my parlor? said the Spider to the Fly“

“Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever did you spy; the way into my parlor is up the winding stair, and I have many curious thinks to show you when you are there“

I think this would be great for students around Halloween and introducing the students to rhyming words and how that elevates a story- especially a classic like this one. I think because it is very basic in terms of poetic elements, it could be a nice introduction into poetry.